City of Centennial fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Centennial? Yes. The City of Centennial requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Based on project valuation; minimum review fee of $20 (plus use tax) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Street side yard 8 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- 0 ft from property lines, but at least 6 inches from a sidewalk if present, or 5 ft from the street if there is no sidewalk (front, street side and rear). Sight triangle rules apply. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side faces out toward any trail, open space, park or adjacent right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire on residential parcels; scrap lumber, plywood, tree branches or trunks, sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass sheets; fabric or mesh as a primary fence component. Chain link only in interior side and rear yards that are not street yards. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Centennial
Steps based on centennialco.gov — Apply for a Fence Permit
- Check the fee and height/setback rules on the City's fence permit page.
- Set up a self-service portal account with a valid email address.
- Upload your site plan and fence diagram and apply online.
- Pay fees and use tax; review takes about five business days.
- Fences over 6 ft need a final inspection, scheduled through the portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fees and use tax due before the permit is issued; $20 minimum
- Review time
- Approximately five business days
- Inspections
- Required on completion only for fences over 6 ft
Who to contact
Planning & Zoning
City of Centennial
- Phone
- 303-754-3308
- [email protected]
- Address
- Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., 80112
Contact from centennialco.gov — Apply for a Fence Permit
What to submit
- Site plan or survey showing the fence location relative to the property line
- Fence diagram noting height, material type and color
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for all new fences, and for replacements that change height, location or materials.
- Contractors must be licensed in Centennial.
- Do not start building until the permit is approved and all fees are paid.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Centennial, CO?
Yes. The City of Centennial requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Centennial?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: Street side yard 8 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Centennial?
0 ft from property lines, but at least 6 inches from a sidewalk if present, or 5 ft from the street if there is no sidewalk (front, street side and rear). Sight triangle rules apply.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Centennial?
The finished side faces out toward any trail, open space, park or adjacent right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Centennial?
Based on project valuation; minimum review fee of $20 (plus use tax).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Centennial?
Check the fee and height/setback rules on the City's fence permit page. Set up a self-service portal account with a valid email address. Upload your site plan and fence diagram and apply online. Pay fees and use tax; review takes about five business days. Fences over 6 ft need a final inspection, scheduled through the portal. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Centennial (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Centennial?
Planning & Zoning, City of Centennial. Phone 303-754-3308, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Centennial's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Centennial Land Development Code §12-3-602
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